Mantis Set Up

Would i be able to keep any type of mantis shrimp in this?
Marineland Eclipse Corner 5 Gallon Aquarium Kit Aquariums
Dimensions: 15.5"L x 10.5"W x 14.5"H

I really do not care what type of Mantis i have i just want to keep one, the smallest one there is.

I do have a ten gallon tank i could set up if i need a bigger space but the corner tank fits perfectly into the corner of my desk, if i set up a ten gallon i would not be able to keep the mantis on my desk.

Thanks in advance

 

Hi let me suggest a p. Cilliata, or n. Oerstedii, or n. Wennerae, if you want pics or info on these speceis or others just google roys list of stomatopods

 

Oh and I meant to tell you that these would do fine in the 5 gallon

 

Nice! exactly what i wanted to hear haha...the next question is where can i buy one online...I looked at stomatopod.com and i would buy one there except there all sold out or somthing? Any other sites? Does any one know if stomatopod.com sells out and restocks like this alot?

 

Honestly dude stomatopod.com has been like abandoned or something, but go to ccritters.com you can get a mantis there for $6 that's where I got my n. Oerstedii, just email Dana and tell her what you want

 

I'll check it out, thanks for all the info, Karma to you.

 

Yep I have emailed Dana quite a bit... but he is a guy haha. He said he can get me an O. havanensis, which is the species I really want to keep but I am not ready for one yet. Unfortunately they don't do well in a 5 gal, require a 20 or more. N. Wennerae would easily be do able in a 5 gal, they are pretty bullet proof. Only problem is you will have to stay on top of water changes and have really good filtration. They bury food so that will be a problem.

 

Hey maybe that was her husband or something cause I had called and talked to a woman who said her name was Dana and gave her email, but anyways they have been great with their service. But I definately agree with stepho, make sure you don't get the o. Havanesis, not a beginner mantis and needs larger tank as they are kinda delicate with water changes

 

after a bit of readin i decided on the N. Wennerae.

Now to buy the tank haha, long way to go

 

Yea good choice, they can come in many beautiful colors, and are usually very active